YEARLY HIGH
0.8190 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.7445 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7759 MOP

2017 BWP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.8190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7545 to the December average rate of 0.7927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8190 was up 5.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,095 MOP
2016 Average 3,673 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,722 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.58 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7965
0.7507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7689, compared to 0.7828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0438 MOP (High: 0.8190 / Low: 0.7751). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 MOP (High: 0.7907 / Low: 0.7800).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7927) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0484 (+6.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7927
2016 Avg (December) 0.7443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7646 0.7445 0.7545
February 0.7722 0.7576 0.7647
March 0.7933 0.7607 0.7732
April 0.7779 0.7488 0.7622
May 0.7866 0.7600 0.7728
June 0.7907 0.7800 0.7862
July 0.7960 0.7739 0.7847
August 0.8023 0.7809 0.7880
September 0.8047 0.7748 0.7926
October 0.7858 0.7604 0.7747
November 0.7778 0.7527 0.7642
December 0.8190 0.7751 0.7927